Ultrasound Application on the Suprascapular Nerve and Dynamic Shoulder Movement for Stroke Patients
Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Sep 23, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of August 20, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
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ClinConnect Summary
Introduction:
Shoulder pain arises to be one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, and with the high prevalence in stroke patients. The mechanism of an increased risk of painful shoulders is multifactorial and the role of the suprascapular nerve in development and management of shoulder pain has been highlighted recently. In recent years, high resolution ultrasound has been widely applied on evaluation of entrapment neuropathy, and its reliability on assessing the cross-sectional area of supraspcapular nerves has been validated. As the suprascapular nerve is crucial for conducting...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adult and stroke patients (≥ 20 year old). All the participants were those visiting the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal complaints.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • History of malignancy
- • Uncontrolled medical conditions (like systemic rheumatic disease, including rheumatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis).
- • Previous major trauma or surgeries, and suprascapular nerve block on either side of the shoulders within the three months.
- • The patients with specific aphasia and poor cognition.
About National Taiwan University Hospital
National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) is a leading medical institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a pioneer in medical education and patient care in Taiwan, NTUH integrates cutting-edge technology with comprehensive clinical expertise to facilitate groundbreaking studies across various medical fields. The hospital’s dedicated research team collaborates with local and international partners to enhance the understanding of diseases and improve treatment outcomes. By prioritizing patient safety and ethical standards, NTUH strives to contribute to the global medical community and foster advancements in healthcare practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Taipei, , Taiwan
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Ke-Vin Chang, MD,PhD
Study Chair
National Taiwan University Hospital Bei-Hu Branch
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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